Microsoft Project : How to Build a Detailed Project Plan

Insight to what we are going to Build in our project plan

Understand the first 3 steps in The Planning Approach.

In this lecture, we will demonstrate Tasks Durations and Links to build the first section of the plan.

For best results, follow along and copy the steps on your own laptop to build a project plan in Microsoft Project

Build a Work Breakdown Structure by setting up your Headings

Build Section 2 of your project plan

Continue building the plan following The Planning Approach

BONUS 8 TIPS on improving your use with the software

Finish building your timeline. I'll show you how to setup a Milestone and show you the purpose of a Milestone.

Define the Resources - Workers, Equipment and Contractors you need for the Project

The final step in the Planning Approach is to assign resources to tasks. Watch as we quickly assign workers, materials and fixed costs into the project - Very important to assist with an accurate monthly Cashflow and utlization of your Resources.

Why do we build a Project Plan? What is it we want to get from our plan?

What we get from our Planning Efforts. Find all the answers you need to help you communicate your plan to the client and team members and align them with your expectations

In this lecture, we generate the Cashflow for the Project. We show you how to view your weekly and monthly expenditure to keep your project afloat.

We'll recap the outputs you can attain by following the 5 step approach.

How to Present and Communicate your Plan

In this lecture, we show you ways to present the information you need for your target audience. Instead of presenting the whole Gantt Chart, cut and slice details to present to your boss, produce a 2 week look ahead

More ways of analyzing details in your plan in Microsoft Project. We'll show you how to structure your project plan to give you more details you need to communicate and present your plan

Apply your skills to build your own project plan. If you don't have a plan, have a go at building this log cabin. This will demonstrate your understanding and ability to practice your skillsets. Send me a message if you have any questions.

Brett Anderson presents Microsoft Project Comprehensive to Maximize your Potential with Microsoft Project

• Find the true Critical Path of a Project and how to apply this knowledge
• Manage overallocated Resources
• Follow the correct methods to Track your project!
• Customize the presentation of the Gantt Chart
• 5 Checkpoint - Project Integrity Checklist

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